Mohd Arifin (centre) welcoming attendees of Labuan Gagasan Rakyat's inaugural AGM on Oct 31. With him is division head Rosli (second from left). – BERNAMApic
LABUAN: Sabah-based political party Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah has now spread its wings to Labuan, establishing 21 branches here with over 2,000 members.
The party's Labuan division is led by Rosli Awang Damit, the younger brother of former Labuan MP Mulok Awang Damit.
Gagasan Rakyat's president is Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Mohd Noor.
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Its vice-president I Datuk Dr Mohd Ariffin Mohd Arif said the party is collaborating closely with its fellow Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) component Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) in Labuan, aiming to secure widespread acceptance among the island's population.
He emphasised the party's commitment to working with PBS to achieve this goal.
"We want Labuan Gagasan Rakyat to be accepted by the multiracial people on this island with the cooperation of PBS here,” he told reporters after officiating the Labuan division's inaugural annual general meeting at a hotel here on Tuesday (Oct 31).
He was optimistic that the party, which has strong local roots, can win the hearts of the people in Labuan.
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Mohd Ariffin also stressed the importance of continuously expanding the party's membership through various platforms.
"The party aims to demonstrate its commitment to the people and gain their trust, not only in Sabah but also in Labuan.
"The expansion to Labuan represents a significant step forward for the party, and its leaders are optimistic about its prospects in this Federal Territory,” he said. – Bernama
